Applied ML Engineer, Real‑Time Video Generation

About Cantina

Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real‑time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism. We bring characters to life, transforming how people tell stories, connect, and create. We build and power ecosystems. Cantina, our flagship social AI platform, is just the beginning.

If you're excited about the potential AI has to shape human creativity and social interactions, join us in building the future!

About the Role

We’re looking for an Applied ML Engineer who can take video generation models from research to real‑time production . You’ll work across model engineering (fine‑tuning/distillation/optimization) and low‑latency inference & streaming (including WebRTC prototypes).

Typical time split (roughly):

• 50–60% model engineering (distillation, optimization, fine‑tuning)
• 30–40% serving / streaming...